Albert
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16h
My Prediction
Montreal Victoire by 2Looking at this matchup, we've got the lightly favored Montreal Victoire hosting their northern neighbors, the Ottawa Charge. It's clear that bookmakers have crunched some numbers by favoring Montreal, but, or course, sixty minutes on the ice tend to pay little heed to bookkeeper's taste. Looking at the recent outings, Ottawa might have cold feet, having lost a disheartening game against the cold Minnesota Frost, yet they also managed a commendable win over the Toronto Sceptres. Now how's that for spreading your form like cream cheese on a bagel.
Speaking of Montreal, they keep fizzing like a well-shaken can of soda. Recent wins over the New York Sirens and Boston Fleet showcase their sparkling form. Then again, our data analysts have highlighted the importance of head-to-head matches, and here, Ottawa seems to have Montreal's number, winning two of their last three encounters.
As this is the first game of a semi-final playoff series, how fitting - it's just like your mother-in-law's first visit, you're not sure what you're going to get. Do we pin our hopes on Montreal Victoire with their admirable position in standings? Or do we play the adventurous card, noting Ottawa's recent head-to-head supremacy? Sorry folks, our Magic 8-ball isn’t quite helping here.
Tut, tut, let's drop the anchor on all this hemming and hawing. Looking at this like a squirrel surveying a nut-laden field, I see Montreal's current form, their top-dog standing and the motivation of playing at home as key drivers. Ottawa might very well have their cannons loaded, but I'm of the mind that they'll struggle to breach the Victoire bastion.
Albert’s Prediction: Montreal Victoire by 2